The average bus between Sligo and Cookstown takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Cookstown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Sligo and Cookstown. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Cookstown at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Enniskillen Bus Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Cookstown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Cookstown station via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Sligo to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo University Hospital station.
Sligo to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Loy Street station.
The distance between Sligo and Cookstown is 119.2 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Loy Street via Enniskillen Bus Station and Dungannon Bus Station in around 5h 16m.